Security Guard
168 Hours Every 4 Weeks | Rotating Days & Nights | £29,468.27 Per Annum
Working Pattern:
- 14-15 shifts per 4-week period
- Day Shift: 6:30am - 6:30pm
- Night Shift: 6:30pm - 6:30am
- Team members provide cover for holidays and sickness as required
We are currently recruiting for a Security Guard to join our team at Queen Victoria School (QVS), Dunblane, FK15 0JY. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional and vigilant security professional to join a supportive on-site team, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, students, contractors, and visitors.
What's in it for you?
- £29,468.27 per annum
- 168 hours every 4 weeks
- Rotating day and night shifts
- Free meals whilst on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Nest pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement pro rata
- Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
- Life assurance scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a global organisation
- Supportive on-site team environment
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out reception duties, including answering telephone calls and assisting visitors
- Booking visitors and contractors onto site
- Distributing and managing site keys
- Monitoring CCTV systems and responding appropriately to incidents
- Conducting regular patrols of buildings and grounds
- Securing buildings and facilities in line with site procedures
- Assisting with parking management during school events
- Maintaining staff vehicle records
- Contacting out-of-hours helpdesks for urgent repairs and maintenance issues
- Completing security records and documentation accurately
- Supporting the safe and secure operation of the school environment
- Undertaking additional duties as required, with responsibilities varying between day and night shifts
- Valid SIA Licence is essential
- Previous security experience is desirable
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred due to shift patterns and location
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Successful candidates must be able to obtain PVG clearance through Disclosure Scotland.
- MoD BPSS security clearance is required.
- Disclosure Scotland checks and PVG membership will be funded by the company.
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.